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FISH OIL
You've seen the "heart healthy" menu logo next to the fish entrées. Well, supersize that. Studies have shown that eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (such as sardines, salmon and herring) not only protects you against heart disease but also cuts your risk of stroke. The more you eat, the greater the protection. And if that isn't enough to steer you to seafood, a 30-year study of 6,000 Swedish twins found that nonfish eaters are two to three times as likely to get prostate cancer. Go fish!
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FLU
Flu season is a scary time for asthmatics. They believe — correctly — that the disease can be especially dangerous for them. But many also believe — incorrectly — that the flu shot itself can trigger an asthma attack, which is one of the reasons 9 out of 10 asthmatics pass on getting an annual flu shot. Those fears are misplaced, according to researchers who studied the risks and determined that the vaccine is safe for both children and adults — and who strongly recommend that America's 25 million asthmatics get a flu shot every year.
Related Story: You Don't Need the Flu Shot. Unless You Do
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